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15Sep

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Irish presidential election: Who are the runners and riders?

PA Media President Michael D Higgins will step down from the role when his term ends later this year Michael D Higgins' time as president of Ireland will come to an end in November. Serving as president for over a decade, Higgins has been regarded as one of Ireland's most popular politicians. During his tenure, he pushed the conventional boundaries of the role with comments on live political issues – such as housing shortages and foreign policy. Three candidates to date have secured enough support to be on the ballot ahead of the election on 24 October. Other prospective candidates, which include some high profile names like Conor McGregor, have until 24 September to secure a nomination. Sinn Féin have yet to announce if they will run a candidate. Who is in th...

15Sep

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Massive fireball erupts as Israeli missiles strike Gaza high-rises

The Israeli military struck multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City on Sunday, after warning people to leave several neighbourhoods, in the latest round of destruction since Israel ordered a complete evacuation of the city earlier this week. Israel's assault on Gaza City appeared to be accelerating, with the military issuing evacuation orders for several towers in Gaza City within just a few hours on Sunday morning. The strikes came ahead of a meeting called by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss efforts to avoid harming the hostages still held in Gaza when the Israeli military undertakes a ground operation planned to take control of Gaza City, according to a source familiar with the matter. Flames erupt from a building following an Israeli military ...

15Sep

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Romania condemns ‘irresponsible’ Moscow after Russian drone breaches its airspace

Romania has condemned Moscow's "irresponsible actions" after alleging that a Russian drone breached Romanian airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, prompting Bucharest to scramble fighter jets. The Russian drone used in attacks on Ukraine entered Romanian airspace at 6.05pm on Saturday (1.05am Sunday AEST), according to Romania's defence ministry. The incident comes days after Poland shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace – prompting NATO allies to pledge to beef up defences on the alliance's eastern flank. Pilots of the Romanian Air Force fly F-16 fighter jets above the runway of the Aurel Vlaicu airport, on the first day of the Bucharest International Air Show, BIAS, in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, August 30, 2025. (AP) The dron...

15Sep

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Trump demands NATO countries stop buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump says he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50 per cent to 100 per cent for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Trump posted on his social media site that NATO's commitment to winning the war "has been far less" than 100 per cent and the purchase of Russian oil by some members of the alliance is "shocking." As if speaking with NATO members, he said on Saturday: "It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia". US President Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries stop buying Russian oil and place tariffs on China. (Pool via AP) (AP) Since 2023, NATO member Turkey has been the third largest buyer of Russian oil, af...

11Sep

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Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time in more than a year

Getty Images Prince Harry was seen arriving at Clarence House on Wednesday afternoon Prince Harry has met his father King Charles at Clarence House in London, their first face to face meeting since February 2024. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea with his son, the Duke of Sussex, during a visit to the royal residence that lasted about 50 minutes. Afterwards he said of the King "yes, he's great" in response to reporters' questions. The meeting will be seen as a first step in improving relations between father and son and building trust in what has seemed a deep family rift. Reuters King Charles went to Clarence House earlier on Wednesday after travelling from Balmoral The King trave...

11Sep

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How Charlie Kirk changed conservative media – and US politics

Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed today, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives. Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organiser, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure. One minute, Kirk would be on Fox News promoting his friend President Donald Trump's agenda; the next, he would be on X or Instagram, inviting young people to start conservative groups at their high schools and college campuses. Charlie Kirk had become close with President Donald Trump. (AP) With Turning Point USA, the nonprofit he co-founded in 2012 at age 18, Kirk built a next generation grassroots opera...